Copyright and Trademark Symbols
Copy the copyright symbol ©, the registered trademark ®, the trademark ™, the service mark ℠ and the sound recording mark ℗. Tap one to copy it with its Unicode name and code, then see the Alt codes, Mac keys and a plain note on ™ and ® in the US.
Copy a legal symbol in three steps
- Tap © ® ™ ℠ or ℗ in the grid. The symbol is copied and added to the selection box.
- Or tap a ready-made line, such as a copyright line with a year and your name, and replace the sample name with yours.
- Paste it into your page footer, document or caption. Check the rules for your own country before you rely on a symbol.
Symbols with names, codes and shortcuts
| Symbol | Unicode name | Code | HTML | Windows Alt | Mac |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| © | Copyright Sign | U+00A9 | © |
Alt+0169 | Option+G |
| ® | Registered Sign | U+00AE | ® |
Alt+0174 | Option+R |
| ™ | Trade Mark Sign | U+2122 | ™ |
Alt+0153 | Option+2 |
| ℠ | Service Mark | U+2120 | ℠ |
– | – |
| ℗ | Sound Recording Copyright | U+2117 | ℗ |
– | – |
More lines and everyday signs
These framed lines and the general signs below are ready to copy. The second group holds the section sign § and the dagger † that often sit next to copyright text.
Framed copyright lines
Common symbols
When ™ and ® are used
A trademark symbol is a notice, not a registration. ™ may be used by anyone who claims a mark, and ℠ is its counterpart for services. ® is different. Under US law, 15 U.S.C. § 1111, a registrant of a mark registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office may show that with the ® symbol, and the registrant who does not display such a notice may be unable to recover profits or damages unless the other side had actual notice of the registration. Use ® only for a registered mark, and only for the goods or services it covers. This page is general information and not legal advice.
| Sign | Means | Says | Rule of thumb |
|---|---|---|---|
| ™ | Unregistered mark | You claim the mark | Allowed before registration |
| ℠ | Unregistered service mark | You claim the mark for a service | Allowed before registration |
| ® | Registered mark | The mark is on the federal register | Only for a registered mark |
| © | Copyright notice | Year and owner of a work | Optional in the US |
| ℗ | Sound recording | Year and owner of a recording | Used on audio releases |
The copyright notice
A copyright notice has three parts: the symbol © (or the word Copyright, or the abbreviation Copr.), the year of first publication, and the name of the owner, such as © 2026 Your Name. Under 17 U.S.C. § 401 the notice is optional in the US, and it should be placed so that it gives reasonable notice of the claim. The ℗ sign is the matching mark for a sound recording. Laws differ from country to country, so check the rules where you publish.
Where to put the symbols
- Website footer: © 2026 Your Name, usually near the bottom of every page.
- Product or brand name: the ™ or ® follows the name, as in Brand™, often in a smaller size.
- Audio releases: ℗ goes with the year and the owner of the recording.
- Photos and text: a line such as Photo © Your Name credits the creator.
More groups of signs, such as the section sign § and the dagger †, are on the symbols copy and paste page.
Device check
The symbols are copied exactly as shown, with the code in the tables. We have not yet tested them on specific phones or systems. If one appears as a box, email [email protected] with the character, device and system version.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ™ and ®?
™ says you claim a trademark, and you can use it on an unregistered mark. ® means the mark is registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office, and the law lets only the registrant of a registered mark use it. This is general information, not legal advice.
How do I type © on a keyboard?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0169 on the number pad. On a Mac, press Option+G. In Word, type 00A9 and press Alt+X.
Do I have to put © on my work?
In the US, a copyright notice is optional. If you use one, it has three parts: the symbol ©, the year of first publication and the owner’s name. Check the rules in your own country.
What is ℠?
℠ is the service mark sign, U+2120, used for a claim to a mark that identifies a service. ™ is more common for products or for both.
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